An iPad, iPhone, or Mac (M-series) running the spacedesk iOS viewer app.

: Ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. Open the app on your iOS device and select your PC from the list.

Note: For older iPads that cannot run the current version, users often seek legacy Spacedesk IPA versions, such as v1.0.44 for iOS 9.3.5, which are usually shared in community forums like Reddit. Setting Up Spacedesk: Step-by-Step

On your PC, right-click the desktop and select Display Settings . You will see your iOS device registered as a new monitor. Drag it to your preferred position and choose either "Extend these displays" or "Duplicate these displays." Top 3 Alternatives to Spacedesk for iOS

Older devices, such as the iPad 2, might experience "IncorrectArchitecture" errors if the IPA file is not perfectly matched for the device's chipset.

Overview: spacedesk lets you use an iPad as a secondary display for a Windows PC over Wi‑Fi. This guide assumes Windows 10/11 on the PC and an iPad running a recent iPadOS.

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The app will automatically scan your local network and display your PC's name and IP address. Tap on your PC’s name to establish the connection.

Download and install the official Spacedesk Windows Driver Console on your primary Windows PC.